States With the Lowest and Highest Gas Taxes

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January 28, 2021 9:43 am

Last Updated: January 28, 2021 10:13 am

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25. Vermont
> Avg. state gas tax: 30.5 cents per gal.
> Avg. gas price as of Jan. 26 2021: $2.39 per gal. (17th highest)
> State taxes as pct. of gas price: 12.8% (23rd lowest)
> Annual miles traveled per driver: 13,132 (17th fewest)

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24. Minnesota
> Avg. state gas tax: 30.6 cents per gal.
> Avg. gas price as of Jan. 26 2021: $2.29 per gal. (19th lowest)
> State taxes as pct. of gas price: 13.3% (25th highest)
> Annual miles traveled per driver: 17,457 (9th most)

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23. Utah
> Avg. state gas tax: 31.4 cents per gal.
> Avg. gas price as of Jan. 26 2021: $2.29 per gal. (17th lowest)
> State taxes as pct. of gas price: 13.7% (23rd highest)
> Annual miles traveled per driver: 15,346 (17th most)

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22. Montana
> Avg. state gas tax: 32.8 cents per gal.
> Avg. gas price as of Jan. 26 2021: $2.29 per gal. (18th lowest)
> State taxes as pct. of gas price: 14.3% (20th highest)
> Annual miles traveled per driver: 15,726 (15th most)

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21. Wisconsin
> Avg. state gas tax: 32.9 cents per gal.
> Avg. gas price as of Jan. 26 2021: $2.24 per gal. (13th lowest)
> State taxes as pct. of gas price: 14.7% (16th highest)
> Annual miles traveled per driver: 15,284 (18th most)

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